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Believer Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

in the summer and in summer

Hi,

When you are using the terms for seasons like summer, winter, etc., do the usual rules for articles apply there? the to signal specificity or prior mentioning and with no the to mean it generally.

in the summer

in summer
  

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Both used for similar, not distinct cases/situations. I'd suggest you search at the New York Times. ; Offering Much More Than a Slide Down a Hill In summer , there are live theater ...

  • Both used for similar, not distinct cases/situations.
  • I'd suggest you search at the New York Times.
  • ; Offering Much More Than a Slide Down a Hill In summer , there are live theater ...
  • LANDSCAPING; Striking a Legal Blow for Cleaner Air ...
  • bans, particularly in the summer , when they are deemed ...
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Both used for similar, not distinct cases/situations. I'd suggest you search at the New York Times. You'll find:


HAVENS | LUDLOW, VT.; Offering Much More Than a Slide Down a Hill

In summer, there are live theater ...

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